Master of Applied Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering

Overview

The master of applied science (MASc) in sustainable energy engineering (SEE), offered through the Faculty of Applied Sciences, is a research-intensive program that has a primary emphasis on the MASc thesis. The program aims to offer a unique ecosystem for advanced research in sustainable energy engineering.

Through training in formal coursework and hands-on research, SEE graduates will be capable of working with integrity to invent, improve, design and deploy sustainable clean energy technologies addressing the clean energy needs for now and the future.

Candidates will develop a strong aptitude for research and exceptional quantitative, analytical, and design skills in areas such as sustainable harvesting, conversion, storage, distribution, utilization, transition, and management of energy and environmental resources.

school School of Sustainable Energy Engineering

description Master of Applied Science (MASc)

calendar_month 2 Years

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Program Requirements

This program consists of course work (12 units) and a thesis (18 units) for a minimum of 30 units.

Students who lack the necessary background knowledge may, at the discretion of the supervisor or the supervisory committee, be asked to complete additional courses beyond the program requirements in order to broaden the students' preparation for undertaking thesis work.

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Admission Requirements

Admission is competitive. Applicants must satisfy the university admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulation 1.3 in the SFU Calendar, and have the following:

An undergraduate (bachelor's) degree in a related field;
Submitted evidence of capability to undertake substantial original research;
Identified a faculty member as a supervisor.

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Academic Requirements Within The Graduate General Regulations

All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the graduate general regulations (residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, and degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.

Tuition

The MASc program is a regular program, students pay a specified tuition per term regardless the number of units they are enrolled in.

The current tuition fees can be found on the link below under Regular Programs - Faculty of Applied Sciences.

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Supervision

Your supervisory committee will play a crucial role in guiding you through your studies and research. We encourage you to build a strong relationship with your committee members, who will provide you with feedback and mentorship throughout your journey.

You are required to set up your Supervisory Committee in the second term of your program. This Committee will mentor you and help you develop a study program leading to a degree. Your Supervisory Committee reports your progress annually to the SEE Graduate Program Committee. You can consult with your Supervisory Committee regularly.

Your Supervisory Committee should include members that complement each other in relation to your experience and areas of research and expertise. Be sure to consult your supervisor to decide the composition of your Supervisory Committee.

Alongside your supervisor or co-supervisors, your Supervisory Committee must consist of at least one additional member who is a faculty, adjunct professor, or research associate at SFU. There is also a possibility of having a suitably qualified individual from inside or outside SFU serve as an additional committee member.

More information and regulations on supervisory committees can be found in Section 1.6 of the Graduate General Regulations.

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Optional Industrial Internship

Students in the MASc program may complete an optional internship course of paid practical experience in an appropriate industrial setting to complement their academic studies.

The internship will appear on the student's transcript, but does not count towards the student's CGPA and course requirements for the degree.

Students require a pre-approval from both their supervisor and the graduate program chair in order to apply for the internship.

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Further Program Information

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